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1841AQ27709London: Whittaker & Co. 1841. cxlvii 1 331pp 1. Original publisher's green morocco stamped in gilt and blind A.E.G. Lightly rubbed. Internally clean and crisp. The sole edition of an anthology of early nineteenth century adaptations of Chaucer into modern English by several noted authors including inter alia Wordsworth 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale' and an 'Extract from Trolius and Cresida' Thomas Powell 'The Flower and the Leaf' and Elizabeth B. Barrett 'Queen Annelida and False Arcite'. . First edition. 8vo. Whittaker & Co. unknown
2011013487London England: The Folio Society 2011. Limited Edition . Hardcover with Slipcase. Like New/Without Dust Wrapper As Issued. Folio - 12 to 15" tall. GILL Eric. Like New - Limited Edition Number 152 of 1250 Complete in two volumes in a solander case. First Volume:: Facsimile bound in goatskin leather blocked with a design in 22-carat gold printed on Rigoletto Panna 5 full page illustrations elaborate title page and decorative borders throughout felt-marked paper gilding on all three page edges ribbon marker 328 pages. Second Volume: Commentary volume quarter-bound in buckram with Merida paper sides 48 pages.Solander Case: bound in Buckram. Condition: All Like New. As this item weighs over 1kg when packed additional postage will be required for delivery outside of the United Kingdom. <br/> <br/> The Folio Society hardcover
1874TK0384London:: George Routledge and Sons 1874. 1874. 8vo. lxx 2 501 1 pp. Original very dark green morocco triple-rules in gilt raised bands lined compartments in gilt gilt spine title all edges gilt gilt inner dentelles marbled endsheets. With an early inscription Charles Everitt from his friends W. S.L. Everslesy; J. W. Taggart and rubberstamp of D.C.St. G. Freeman. With a three-sided fore-edge painting showing the pilgrims of Chaucer and his portrait. The painting is well executed. / Sold by Harrington's with their cost-marks. Probably commissioned by or represented by that firm just after it was painted perhaps a house artist the period of execution being approximately mid-1990s. George Routledge and Sons, 1874. hardcover
20082079KLondon: Folio Society 2008. Large folio edition 16.75" x 12.25" x 3.25". Hardcover in slipcase. Like new/no dj as issued. the slipcase has some shelf wear. E. Burne-Jones. Folio Society 2008. The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer. Edited by F.S. Ellis and illustrated by E. Burne-Jones. <br /> Large folio 16.75" x 12.25" x 3.25" on laid paper text in red and black throughout with numerous fine illustrations and borders in the text; full brown buckram boards and backstrip elaborately blocked and lettered in gilt gilt top brown endpapers broad black silk marker. Housed in a solid board slip-case lettered in gilt.<br /> Includes the large format prospectus that includes one full--size samole page with great illustrations. <br /> -- Condition Book like new the slipcase has some shelf wear. -. Superb facsimile of the Arts & Crafts classic. Includes an extended essay by William S. Peterson. Folio Society hardcover
2011066535London Great Britain: The Folio Society 2011. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Folio. Includes commentary volume: The Golden Cockerel Press Troilus and Criseyde. Includes clamshell box. Bound in full black goatskin with gilt lettering and design. Facsimile of the original publication from 1926-27 a collaboration between typographer Robert Gibbings and artist Eric Gill for the Golden Cockerel Press. Limited Edition of 1250 numbered copies. This is copy 674. Discoloration and fading along top edge of clamshell box. Tight binding no marks. Volume is in Near Fine condition. Clamshell box is in Very Good condition. The Folio Society Hardcover
1940240426NAZROSY003847Chicago: University of Chicago Press 1940. Hardcover. Good Condition. Former academic library books with library bookplates to front pastedowns; ink stamps to endpapers including withdrawn stamps; spine labels and shelf numbers to spines. Original blue cloth with titles in gilt to spine. Minor wear and light faded to boards in spine. All pages unmarked and uncreased. Bindings firm and tight. A handsome used set without significant flaws. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Literature & Literary; Canterbury tales Chaucer Geoffrey; Add. Inventory No: 240426NAZROSY003847. . University of Chicago Press hardcover
1994207298Norwalk Connecticut: Easton Press 1994. Eliot Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. All 3 volumes Near Fine. Leather Bound. Printed on archival paper with gilded bottom and side edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines.; The Harvard Classics. Easton Press hardcover
1972310177Oxford: Clarendon Press 1972. 2nd edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copies in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. All the copies remain particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description: 7 volumes: illustrations facsimiles portrait; 23 cm. Notes: Binding uniform with that of 1st edition. Spine title: The works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. First published 1894 Vol. 1-6. 2.ed. first published 1899-1900 Vol. 1-5. Text in Middle English introduction and notes in English. Contents: v. 1 Romaunt of the rose Minor poems -- v. 2 Boethius and Troilus -- v. 3 The house of fame The legend of good women The treatise on the Astrolabe An account of the sources of the Canterbury tales -- v. 4 The Canterbury tales text -- v. 5 Notes to the Canterbury tales -- v. 6 Introduction glossary and indexes -- vol. 7 Chaucerian and Other Pieces. Subjects: Chaucer Geoffrey 1340-1400 English literature Complete works. English literature Middle English 1100-1500. English poetry Middle English 1100-1500. Other names: Skeat Walter W. Walter William 1835-1912 editor. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. Oxford: Clarendon Press hardcover
2011141213London : The Folio Society 2011. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket Issued. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. first thus TWO VOLUME SET main volume bound in full black leather heavily decorated in gilt with all page edges gilt illustrated second part has cloth backed boards 310 & 48 pages LIMITED EDITION this being number 378 of 1250 copies a lovely fine clean set in fine gilt lettered folding box. Would make a fine gift. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. <br/> <br/> The Folio Society hardcover
193050497New York: Covici-Friede 1930. Limited edition no. 278 of 924 copies from a total edition of 999 signed by Kent two volumes folio. 24 plates plus illustrations in the text. Original gilt titled cloth some minor marks slight browning to spines. New York: Covici-Friede unknown
2011001466<p>London: Folio Society 2011. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Eric Gill. Limited edition of 1250 numbered copies this copy is No.122. Two volumes housed in black buckram clamshell box in near fine condition with a few very small marks. 4tos . Vol 1 commentary volume pp48 bound in blue buckram spine over blue paper covered boards with title label to front board in fine condition. Vol 2 the facsimile volume xi pp310 plus limitation page bound in full black goatskin with illustrated gilt design and titles in fine condition. Inside all pages with full edge gilt and illustrations by Eric Gill in fine condition. This limited edition is a facsimile of the Golden Cockerel Press Edition of 1927 and is accompanied by essays by Barry Windeatt and Roderick Cave . An excellent copy. This is a heavy book and may incur additional postage charges for shipping outside the UK. <br /><br /></p> Folio Society hardcover
1930841111930. CHAUCER Geoffrey. The Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer Together with a Version in Modern English Verse Translated by William van Wyck. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. 2 vols. Folios in gilt-stamped tan cloth t.e.g. In slipcase. New York: Covici-Frieder 1930. One of 999 copies signed by the artist this being no. 995. Slipcase worn and beginning to split at top else a near fine set. unknown
19727047Black cloth boards with copper particulars to front board and spine. Cream paper dust jacket with text and design. All 7 dust jackets protected in mylar. Volumes contents are as follows: Vol. 1: Romaunt of the Rose and Minor Poems; 2: Boethius Troilus; 3: House of Fame Legend of Good Women Astrolabe and Sources of Canterbury Tales; 4: The Canterbury Tales Text; 5: The Canterbury Tales Notes; 6: Introduction Glossary and Indexes; 7: Chaucerian and Other Pieces. Small liquid stain to bottom of the front of volume 1 dj; abrasion with mark to bottom of back of volume 3 dj; very light stain to front of volume 4 dj. Light wear to dust jackets with light bumping to head and tail of spines see images. 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches. Please expect extra postage as this is a large set. The Clarendon Press hardcover
188227199<p><strong>1882 Geoffrey CHAUCER Canterbury Tales Poems Assembly of Foules English Poetry</strong></p><p><em>"If gold rusts what then can iron do"</em></p><p>― Geoffrey Chaucer<em> The Canterbury Tales</em></p><p><em>'The Canterbury Tales'</em> is one of the most famous pieces of early English literature written during the end of the 14th-century. Written by Geoffrey Chaucer this book is a collection of short stories told from the perspective of traveling pilgrims on their way to Canterbury from London. Chaucer paints an accurate portrayal of English society during the time as well as customs and social practices. </p><p>This late 19th-century printing of the poems of Chaucer includes of course '<em>Canterbury Tales'</em> but also features works such as '<em>Cuckow and Nightgale'</em> '<em>Assembly of Foules'</em> and other lesser-known poems. Textual notes provided by Thomas Wright. </p><p>Item number: #27199</p><p>Price: $399</p><p>CHAUCER Geoffrey; WRIGHT Thomas editor</p><p><strong><em>The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. A New Text with Illustrative Notes</em></strong></p><p>New York: The American News Co. ca. 1882. </p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->4 631 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->6 illustrated plates</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Decorative orange cloth </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in 19cm x 13.5cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p><u>Photos available upon request. </u></p> The American News Co hardcover
1972ZZ5338<p>Oxford / Clarendon 1972. Reprint of 2nd edition 1899. Top edges slightly foxed or toned otherwise books in Fine condition. Dustwrappers price clipped and slightly toned on spines but protected in removable clear plastic sleeve. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 2nd edition. Binding sound text unmarked . Near Fine/Very Good. 568 506 504 667 515 445 628pp.</p> Oxford / Clarendon hardcover
72388London: The Medici Society 1930. Illustrated Literature FINELY BOUND AND ILLUSTRATED first thus. Octavo 22 x 14cm pp.2 xii; 245 5. With 12 colour plates by Russell Flint including a frontispiece. Contemporary navy full calf by RIVIERE & SON of London with raised bands gilt titles to contrasting red and green labels further gilt tooling to spine and gilt ruling to boards. All edges gilt with marbled endpapers and gilt dentelle to turn-ins. Gently toned throughout otherwise internally crisp and clean. Spine sunned and gently rubbed. Very good. A modern prose interpretation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales intended for children and others not inclined to attempt the original Middle English. London: The Medici Society, 1930 unknown
1982172182Franklin Center Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine Leather Bound Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Rubbing at both top panel corners. Notes from editors neatly laid in.; First Franklin Library Edition. Franklin Library hardcover
19792091202133211889The Univ. of Oklahoma Pr. Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd. 1979. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 The Univ. of Oklahoma Pr., Wm. Dawson & Sons, Ltd. paperback
194612794THE CANTERBURY TALES Limited Editions Club 1946 first edition thus slight wear flaking off of the white coloring to the spine edges modest crease to the head of the spine else just about fine in white 1/4 leather with full color pictorial boards in like matching color pictorial slip-case. 1/1500 copies SIGNED by Arthur Szyk with 24 full color illustrations including the double page frontis/title page. Limited Editions Club hardcover
184627286London: William Pickering. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1846. 1st Thus. Hardcover. FINE Binding; We fit archival quality clear acrylic covers for additional protection whenever possible. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Bound in full polished calf with minor wear. Small chip to upper corner of vol III. Elegant decorative spines. These are the complementary volumes published in 1846 to finish the work originally publised in 1830. Provenance- armorial bookplate designed by WF Hopson displaying owner's entwined intials. . William Pickering hardcover
1894375135Oxford: At the Claredon Press 1894. Oxford Edition. Hardcover. 4 Volumes. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description: 4 volumes. Contents: Volume 4: The Canterbury Tales: Text. Volume 5: Notes to The Canterbury Tales. Volume 6: Introduction Glossary and Indexes. Volume 7: Being The Supplement to the Complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Subjects: Chaucer Geoffrey. Philosophy and religion. Middle English. Oxford: At the Claredon Press hardcover
1979x-0806114169Univ of Oklahoma Pr 1979. Hardcover. New. facsimile edition. 1078 pages. 12.00x8.75x2.75 inches. Univ of Oklahoma Pr hardcover
183019657London: William Pickering 1830. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardback. A very good five volume set in a half-leather binding. Spines lettered in gilt on maroon title-pieces. Top edges gilt. Marbled end-papers. Two bookplates in each volume. A clean set with only a little light foxing. Frontispiece and one other plate in Volume One. A nice set of a sought-after edition of the Canterbury Tales. Photograph available on request. <br/> <br/> William Pickering hardcover
2016x-1138176508Taylor & Francis 2016. Hardcover. New. 600 pages. 9.69x7.44x1.38 inches. Taylor & Francis hardcover
1934180471New York: Garden City Publishing Company 1934. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket. All 4 flap corners clipped. Front hinge starting. Deluxe Edition. Illustrations by Rockwell Kent. Garden City Publishing Company hardcover